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title: Release Notes - August 2026
description: "Discover what's new in Kangaroo Rewards: Shopify Plus checkout redemption, flexible Amazon catalogs, new Draw features, and richer marketing personalization."
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# Release Notes - August 2026

**What’s New in Kangaroo Rewards: Shopify Plus, Amazon Rewards, Draws, and Personalization**

Kangaroo Rewards has introduced new features to make loyalty program management, rewards redemption, customer engagement, and marketing personalization easier and more effective.

Shopify Plus Redemption at Checkout

Shopify Plus merchants can now enable rewards redemption directly at checkout. Customers can apply their available rewards during the purchase process, creating a faster, more convenient, and more engaging checkout experience.

Flexible Amazon Redemption Catalogs

The Amazon Redemption Integration now supports both full and partial product catalogs. You can offer your complete Amazon catalog or select only the products that best fit your rewards program.

This flexibility is useful for employee rewards programs and curated brand rewards for customers.

New Draw Module Features

The Draw module now includes two new features:

\- Manual imports: Add entries to a draw through a manual import.

\- Combined draw conditions: Set eligibility using multiple conditions, such as a minimum purchase amount combined with a specific product purchase.

These options give you more control over how customers qualify for draws and promotions.

More Marketing Personalization Across Email, SMS, and Push

The Marketing Engine now provides more personalization options across Email, SMS, and Push. Include customer details such as their first name, point balance, loyalty tier, expiring points, and more.

Personalized messages help you deliver more relevant communications and create a stronger customer experience across every channel.

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